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Great group of guys, shame about the results

Great group of guys, shame about the results

6 February 2025

That's the call from Breakers basketball coach Petteri Koponen as he reflects on finishing second-from-bottom in the NBL with a 10-win, 19-loss record.

Koponen was surprised by the impact of travel and injuries on his Kiwi side's squad, but is amped to improve the roster and their performance.

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